Apprentice Cyber Security Level 6 Specialist
Working across projects & contributing to winning new business & managing delivery. You'll be based in supporting existing & new Cyber Assurance & Resilience Services (CA&R Services) capabilities as required. You'll work with our existing internal IT & resources developing the CA&R Services provided to customers.
Role
Your duties will include:
- Supporting different existing and new Cyber Assurance & Resilience Services (CA&R Services) capabilities as required
- Supporting the technical cyber security activities needed for CDS DS internal information systems used to handle, process and store classified information
- Working with our existing internal IT and Cyber Security resources to add value to your development and the CA&R Services provided to customers
- Aside from your main focus, a secondary responsibility you will have is being required to support the technical cyber security activities needed for CDS DS internal information systems used to handle, process and store classified information
Training
- Cyber Security Technical Professional Integrated Degree Level 6
- Workplace assessment and college block delivery (average 1-week per month)
A potential full-time position upon completion of the apprenticeship.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Cyber security technical professional (integrated degree) (level 6)
- Training Provider
- GLOUCESTERSHIRE COLLEGE
- Working Week
- Monday - Friday, daily hours to be confirmed.
- Expected Duration
- 3 Years 6 Months
- Positions Available
- 3
- Closing Date
- Wednesday, 11th March 2026
- Start Date
- Monday, 7th September 2026
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Logical
- Team working
Qualifications
- English GCSE, grade 4 (Essential)
- Maths GCSE, grade 4 (Essential)
About the Employer
CDS Defence & Security
We bridge the gap between concept and operational capability, providing cutting-edge solutions for defence, government, security, and highly regulated industries. We deliver end-to-end solutions combining expertise in capability sustainment, digital engineering, training, cyber security and information assurance and support to operations.
We use this knowledge to improve your organisation’s operational effectiveness, maximise people performance and reduce risk. Our adaptable approach allows us to respond rapidly to emerging threats and challenges, providing innovative and scalable solutions from concept to readiness.
Our vision is to be the leading provider of professional services that deliver resilience, reduce risk and maximise operational effectiveness in the UK Defence and Security sectors.